This week, PokerStars has launched its new online poker platform available to players in America. The operator has obtained a license to operate in New Jersey and is not only offering residents the chance to play poker games online but also the ability to play slots and other casino games – which will be provided by Net Entertainment and Next Gen Gaming.
PokerStars’ re-entry into America
This will be the second time that PokerStars enters the American gambling market. The company’s first foray into the United States ended in disaster on Black Friday in April 2011, when PokerStars, Absolute Poker and Full Tilt Poker were found to be operating in the country illegally.
Since then, PokerStars has worked with American lawmakers to make sure that it does things right this time around. As such, the online poker operator has obtained a license to operate in one of the few states where online gambling is legal: New Jersey.
Doesn’t PokerStars only offer poker games?
That used to be the case, but PokerStars has recently diversified its online gaming offering. The company wants to appeal to a wider audience and attract more casual players. To do this, PokerStars has enlisted in the help of top casino games developers to offer up slots and table games that will appeal to all types of players.
Why Net Entertainment?
In recent years, Net Entertainment has become a leader in online slots development. The company has released some of the most popular titles in the online casino world, like South Park, Guns n Rose and more – and has received numerous awards, including:
- EGR Awards 2015: Slot Provider of the Year, Innovation in Mobile and Mobile Supplier of the Year
- International Gaming Awards 2014: Innovator of the Year
- EGR Awards 2013: Innovation in Slot Provision, Innovation in Mobile and Mobile Supplier of the Year
So, it is no wonder why PokerStars is eager to offer NetEntertainment games on its new platform in New Jersey. It certainly shows that the online poker operator is dedicated to offering its players only the best when it comes to online casino games.
Why NextGen Gaming?
NextGen Gaming is a well-known online slots developer that has experienced a great deal of success in regulated European gambling markets. So it is great to see the company expanding into the American gambling world.
Over the years, NextGen has developed a number of innovative game features that have inspired other games producers, such as Super Bet (allowing players to unlock new features by making an additional bet) and Select-A-Play (which allows players to choose which bonus rounds they trigger).
